Jimmy blue pillows are a traditional dish that combines mild flavors and a spongy texture, highly appreciated in some coastal regions of the United States, mainly in Maryland. Their name refers to their "pillowy" texture and the blue color associated with crab meat, the main ingredient of the recipe. In Latin America, this dish does not have a specific name, but it could be related to similar preparations that use seafood and a fluffy batter, such as crab cakes or seafood croquettes. Its origin is linked to American Southern cuisine, where the use of chicken broth, aromatic herbs, and Worcestershire sauce enhance the flavor of the seafood. This recipe highlights the importance of careful techniques to maintain the delicate texture of the crab, achieving a result that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Jimmy blue pillows
How to prepare Jimmy blue pillows
In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, seasoned salt, celery seeds, red pepper, and tarragon.
Bring to a boil, incorporate the flour until it is mixed in.
Once the flour and ingredients are combined, set it aside to cool.
While it cools, beat the eggs until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
The reason for letting the flour mixture cool is so it doesn't cook the eggs.
Combine the beaten eggs and the flour mixture well.
Incorporate the crab meat.
After everything is combined, place a large tablespoon per portion on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Ingredients (11)
- Crab Meat
- Chicken Broth
- Vegetable Oil
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Parsley
- Seasoning Salt
- Celery Seed
- Red Bell Pepper
- Tarragon
- All-Purpose Flour
- Eggs
Instructions (8 steps)
- 1 In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, seasoned salt, celery seeds, red pepper, and tarragon
- 2 Bring to a boil, incorporate the flour until it is mixed in
- 3 Once the flour and the ingredients are combined, set it aside to cool
- 4 While it cools, beat the eggs until they reach a fluffy consistency
- 5 The reason for letting the flour mixture cool is so it does not cook the eggs
- 6 Combine the beaten eggs and the flour mixture well
- 7 Incorporate the crab meat
- 8 After everything is combined, place one large tablespoon per portion onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown
Nutritional Information
Calories:
462 kcal
Protein:
24%
Carbohydrates:
8%
Fat:
52%
Sugar:
4%
Sodium:
13%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.